St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Compare St. Francis Xavier University programs, admissions, costs, residence, student support, and career pathways in one source-reviewed guide. Jump to the decision section you need below.
The short answer
- StFX asks for a 70% overall Grade 12 average for Fall 2027, and every required subject must be at least 65%.
- Ontario students need English 4U plus four more courses. U/M courses are Grade 12 university or university/college preparation courses.
- Fall 2027 applications open September 2026. Major scholarships close March 1, 2027, and four-year Nursing closes March 3, 2027.
- International students must apply by May 30, 2027. Later files are reviewed case by case against visa-processing time.
- Rooms cost $6,635 to $9,995 for 2026–2027. First-year residents also need at least the 350-meal plan at $6,484.
Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Official university sources · How we review guides
Save this to your free account
Track St. Francis Xavier University with a checklist for how you apply. Free account. Add your dates in the tracker to request reminder emails; unsubscribe any time.
Free account. No card needed.
Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Antigonish, Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| School Type | Smaller undergraduate-focused environment |
| Directory Size | Small university |
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
| Ranking Signal | No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide |
| Program Strengths | Business, Education, Nursing, Arts, Science |
First, look at campus and program fit. Then check official admissions, residence, and cost details. Do this before you build the final application list.
Admissions Planning
Fall 2027 admissions planning
StFX admission requirements for Ontario students
St. Francis Xavier University publishes a 70% overall Grade 12 minimum with no required subject below 65%. Ontario applicants build five-course sets around English 4U, then add mathematics and sciences according to the intended degree. Limited-enrolment programs remain competitive above the floor.
Published minimum
70% overall
Every required Grade 12 subject must be at least 65%.
Fall 2027 Nursing
March 3, 2027
Application, transcripts, and requested supporting documents are due.
International deadline
May 30, 2027
Later files are reviewed case by case against visa-processing time.
Fall 2027 is live
StFX has published the next admission cycle
The live calendar says September 2027 applications open in September 2026. It confirms March 1 for major scholarships. It confirms March 3 for the four-year BScN. It confirms May 15 for confirmation and the residence guarantee. It confirms May 30 for international applications. It confirms September 1 for domestic applications and final transcripts in programs that remain open.
Ontario preparation by degree
| Degree or route | Published minimum | Ontario courses | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts and BA specializations | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U plus four other university-preparatory courses | Applied Forensic Psychology is limited enrolment; meeting the published floor does not guarantee admission. |
| BA Human Kinetics | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, one of Math 4U, Chemistry 4U, Biology 4U, or Physics 4U, plus three other university-preparatory courses | Choose the BA or BSc Human Kinetics route deliberately because the science preparation differs. |
| BASc Health or Climate & Environment | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, two of Math 4U, Chemistry 4U, Biology 4U, or Physics 4U, plus two other university-preparatory courses | Both interdisciplinary Arts and Science degrees use the same published Ontario course pattern. |
| Bachelor of Science | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, two senior courses from the listed sciences or computing subjects, plus one other university-preparatory course | The eligible science/computing list includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science/Programming, and Environmental Science/Geology. |
| BSc Applied Forensic Psychology | 70% overall; limited enrolment | English 4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, two of Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U, or Biology 4U, plus one other university-preparatory course | The official program page says this is the only undergraduate program of its kind in Canada. |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 70% overall; competitive and limited enrolment | English 4U, Math 4U, Chemistry 4U, Biology 4U, and one other university-preparatory course; each required subject must be at least 65% | The Fall 2027 application and document deadline is March 3, 2027; offers begin in fall 2026 and conclude in March. |
| BSc Human Nutrition | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, Math 4U, two of Chemistry 4U, Biology 4U, or Physics 4U, plus one other university-preparatory course | The degree includes Dietetics, Health Sciences, Food Entrepreneurship, and Food and Society pathways. |
| Engineering diploma or Engineering + BSc | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, Chemistry 4U, one of Biology 4U or Physics 4U (Physics recommended), plus one other university-preparatory course | StFX offers two-year, three-year, and four-year diploma/BSc patterns. These come before you complete an engineering degree. That degree is at Dalhousie or another institution. |
| BSc Aquatic Resources | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, two of Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U, or Biology 4U, plus one other university-preparatory course | Aquatic Resources is also available as a BA with the Arts admission pattern. |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 70% overall; no required course below 65% | English 4U, any Math 4U, and three other university-preparatory courses | BBA students declare a major after the second year of core business courses. |
Confirmed application checkpoints
| Checkpoint | Date | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 applications open | September 2026 | Confirmed on the live 2026–2027 admissions calendar. |
| Major scholarship eligibility | March 1, 2027 | Admission, scholarship application, supporting documents, and the required transcript must be received. |
| Four-year BScN application and documents | March 3, 2027 | Confirmed for September 2027 Nursing entry. |
| Confirm admission, residence guarantee, accept scholarship | May 15, 2027 | Accepted applicants who confirm their seat by this date are guaranteed a residence room. |
| International undergraduate application | May 30, 2027 | Later applications are reviewed case by case against visa-processing time. |
| Accept residence offer and pay room deposit | June 1, 2027 | The confirmed 2027 room deposit is $500. |
| Domestic application and final transcripts | September 1, 2027 | Only eligible programs remain open; competitive-program deadlines occur earlier. |
English proficiency
IELTS
6.5 overall; no band below 6.0
Current undergraduate minimum; test evidence must be valid when submitted.
TOEFL iBT
90 overall; no band below 20
Current undergraduate minimum; test evidence must be valid when submitted.
CAEL
70 overall; no band below 60
Current undergraduate minimum; test evidence must be valid when submitted.
Duolingo English Test
115; no integrated subscore below 100
Current undergraduate minimum; test evidence must be valid when submitted.
PTE Academic
60 overall; no score below 50
Current undergraduate minimum; test evidence must be valid when submitted.
Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency
180 overall; no band below 170
Current undergraduate minimum; test evidence must be valid when submitted.
Published high-school admission floor
Current requirements · Published for this period
High-school applicants need a 70% overall Grade 12 average. No grade may be below 65% in any required subject. Limited-enrolment programs are competitive. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian
St. Francis Xavier University: Direct-from-high-school admission requirements by province · Verified August 16, 2026
Four-year Nursing deadline and offers
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The application, current transcripts, and requested supporting documents are due March 3, 2027. StFX says September 2027 Nursing offers begin early in fall 2026 and the final round is released in March.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Nursing admission requirements and September 2027 timeline · Verified August 16, 2026
International undergraduate deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
According to the school, the Fall 2027 international undergraduate application deadline is May 30, 2027. Applications received later are reviewed case by case. This review follows visa-processing time.
Applies to: International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate key dates and deadlines through September 2027 · Verified August 16, 2026
English-proficiency minimums
Current requirements · Published for this period
The published minimums are these. IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.0. TOEFL iBT 90, with no band below 20. CAEL 70, with no band below 60. Duolingo 115, with no integrated subscore below 100. PTE Academic 60, with no score below 50.
Applies to: International
St. Francis Xavier University: Direct-from-high-school admission requirements by province · Verified August 16, 2026
Official StFX admission sources
Programs and Pathways
Programs and academic fit
Compare StFX pathways before choosing prerequisites
The biggest planning difference is degree architecture. Arts and Science versions of Applied Forensic Psychology and Aquatic Resources carry different course preparation; Engineering is a diploma-to-degree pathway; and Human Nutrition's dietetic practicum is a later selection step.
Applied Forensic Psychology
This is a limited-enrolment BA or BSc. It joins psychology with criminal-justice, clinical, legal, and correctional contexts.
Selection: The program page calls it the only undergraduate program of its kind in Canada. The BSc requires senior mathematics and sciences.
Aquatic Resources
An interdisciplinary BA or BSc focused on freshwater and ocean systems, sustainability, resource management, and human–ecosystem relationships.
Selection: The BA follows Arts prerequisites. The BSc requires pre-calculus or calculus plus two senior sciences.
Public Policy and Governance
This is an applied BA. It sits alongside the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government. It focuses on policy, governance, and public leadership.
Selection: StFX says the program is one of only a few of its kind in Canada. It also emphasizes small classes and experiential work.
Climate & Environment
A BASc joining scientific analysis with social, political, and economic study of environmental problems.
Selection: Fourth-year students work with community groups, governments, or businesses. The program is eligible for co-op.
Engineering
You can take a two-year diploma. Or you can take a three- or four-year Engineering Diploma with BSc option. Then you complete your degree at Dalhousie or another institution.
Selection: Completion of the StFX diploma lets a student apply for a Dalhousie engineering seat. It is not an automatic BEng award from StFX.
Human Nutrition
A BSc with concentrations including Dietetics, Health Sciences, Food Entrepreneurship, and Food and Society. It also has lab, community, research, and co-op options.
Selection: Admission to the integrated dietetic practicum is a later competitive step, not guaranteed by entering the undergraduate degree.
Three StFX-specific distinctions
- Applied Forensic Psychology is described by StFX as Canada's only undergraduate program of its kind.
- Public Policy and Governance studies alongside the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
- StFX pioneered academic Service Learning in Canada and continues local course-based and immersion models.
Arts, Business, Education, and Science program breadth
Current program directory · Published for this period
The current directory covers undergraduate degrees and diplomas. They are in Arts, the Gerald Schwartz School of Business, Education, and Science. It also includes interdisciplinary routes. These are Health, Climate & Environment, Aquatic Resources, and Applied Forensic Psychology.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate and graduate program directory · Verified August 16, 2026
Applied Forensic Psychology differentiator
Current program · Published for this period
StFX describes its limited-enrolment Applied Forensic Psychology BA and BSc as the only undergraduate program of its kind in Canada, integrating psychology with criminal-justice, clinical, legal, and correctional contexts.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Applied Forensic Psychology program · Verified August 16, 2026
Aquatic Resources BA and BSc
Current program · Published for this period
Aquatic Resources combines natural- and social-science perspectives on freshwater and ocean systems, climate, sustainability, policy, and human–ecosystem relationships, with both BA and BSc degree routes.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Aquatic Resources BA and BSc program · Verified August 16, 2026
Public Policy and Governance
Current program · Published for this period
The applied BA in Public Policy and Governance focuses on policy, governance, and public leadership. StFX calls it one of only a few programs of its kind in Canada and links it to the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Public Policy and Governance program and Mulroney Institute · Verified August 16, 2026
Climate & Environment BASc
Current program · Published for this period
The BASc in Climate & Environment blends Arts and Science study of environmental problems. Fourth-year students work with community groups, governments, or businesses on a real-world problem. They may also pursue co-op.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Climate and Environment interdisciplinary program · Verified August 16, 2026
Engineering diploma and BEng pathway
Current program · Published for this period
StFX offers its Engineering Diploma in two years or combined with a BSc in three or four years. Diploma completers are eligible to apply to Dalhousie for Bachelor of Engineering completion or pursue completion at another institution.
This is an application pathway, not an automatic Dalhousie seat or a StFX BEng.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Engineering diploma and degree-completion routes · Verified August 16, 2026
Human Nutrition pathways
Current program · Published for this period
Human Nutrition has Dietetics, Health Sciences, Food Entrepreneurship, and Food and Society options. You do lab and community assignments and research. There is co-op. The integrated dietetic practicum route is selected on its own.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Human Nutrition concentrations and experiential options · Verified August 16, 2026
Residence and Campus Fit
Residence and dining
StFX residence options, rates, and Fall 2027 guarantee
StFX offers traditional rooms, suites, and on-campus apartments. The guarantee is confirmed for Fall 2027, while room and meal-plan prices remain the latest 2026–2027 amounts and should not be projected.
Room guarantee
Confirm by May 15, 2027
Accepted students who confirm the admission seat by the deadline are guaranteed a room.
Accept room offer
$500 by June 1, 2027
The room deposit is a separate checkpoint after admission confirmation.
Published room range
$6,635–$9,995
2026–2027 only, before required meal plan and housing add-ons.
| Residence | Room type | 2026–2027 rate |
|---|---|---|
| FX, MacIsaac, and MacKinnon halls | Traditional double | $6,635 |
| Bishops Hall | Double $7,130; single $8,395 | $7,130–$8,395 |
| Cameron Hall and FX Hall | Traditional single | $8,065 |
| Mount Saint Bernard | Traditional single | $8,375 |
| Power and Somers halls | On-campus apartment | $8,850 |
| Governors, O'Regan, and Riley halls | Suite double $9,575; suite single $9,995 | $9,575–$9,995 |
Budget beyond the room charge
The current schedule adds mandatory $85 tenant insurance and a $160 laundry fee. First-year residents need at least the 350-meal plan, published at $6,484 with $400 DCB; the larger plans are $6,633 and $7,055. All are 2026–2027 figures.
Fall 2027 first-year residence guarantee
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
Accepted students who confirm their admission seat by May 15, 2027 are guaranteed a residence room. The residence offer must then be accepted with a $500 deposit by June 1, 2027.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate key dates and deadlines through September 2027 · Verified August 16, 2026
Traditional, suite, and apartment options
Current housing inventory · Published for this period
StFX lists traditional rooms in Bishops, Cameron, FX, MacIsaac, MacKinnon, and Mount Saint Bernard. It lists suite rooms in Governors, O'Regan, and Riley. It lists on-campus apartments in Power and Somers.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Residence buildings and room types · Verified August 16, 2026
Traditional room rates
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For 2026–2027, doubles in FX, MacIsaac, and MacKinnon are $6,635. Bishops doubles are $7,130. Cameron and FX singles are $8,065. Bishops singles are $8,395. Mount Saint Bernard singles are $8,375.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 residence and meal-plan rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Suite and apartment room rates
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For 2026–2027, Governors, O'Regan, and Riley doubles are $9,575 and singles are $9,995. Power and Somers apartments are $8,850.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 residence and meal-plan rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Tenant insurance and laundry
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The published room rates exclude mandatory $85 tenant insurance. Unlimited residence laundry carries a separate $160 one-time fee for 2026–2027.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 residence and meal-plan rates · Verified August 16, 2026
First-year meal-plan minimum
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
All first-year residents must choose at least the 350-meal plan, published at $6,484 with $400 DCB. The 415-meal plan is $6,633 and unlimited plan is $7,055 for 2026–2027.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 residence and meal-plan rates · Verified August 16, 2026
2027–2028 residence and meal-plan rates
2027 pending · 2027–2028
StFX has not published the 2027–2028 residence, meal-plan, tenant-insurance, or laundry rates.
Use the labelled 2026–2027 figures as the latest baseline without projecting an increase.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 residence and meal-plan rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Official StFX housing sources
Housing and Location Questions
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
|---|---|
| Residence | Check residence guarantee rules and first-year room styles. Check meal plans and deposit deadlines. Check off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit, weather, cost of living, safety, and community feel in Antigonish. |
| Commuting | If you live off campus, map your commute time. Do this for classes, labs, placements, and evening activities. Do it before you commit. |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
Tuition, scholarships, and aid
StFX 2026–2027 tuition and Fall 2027 award planning
StFX has published Fall 2027 scholarship dates but not 2027–2028 tuition. Use the current fee schedule as a labelled baseline. Keep tuition, international fees, health coverage, residence, and personal costs separate.
| Student category | Tuition components | Published listed total |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia undergraduate (non-Nursing) | $10,135 tuition; $1,283 provincial bursary | $10,730.10 listed total after bursary and general/optional fees |
| Canadian outside Nova Scotia (non-Nursing) | $10,340 tuition | $12,218.10 listed total including the published fee package |
| International undergraduate (non-Nursing) | $10,340 tuition + $11,760 international student fee | $24,958.10 listed total including mandatory international health |
| Canadian outside Nova Scotia Nursing | $10,735 tuition | $12,643 listed total including the published Nursing fee package |
| International Nursing | $10,735 tuition + $12,212 international student fee | $25,835.10 listed total including mandatory international health |
Automatic National Entrance Scholarships
85%–89.9%
$5,000 total
$1,250 per year for four years
90%–95.9%
$7,000 total
$1,750 per year for four years
96% or higher
$12,000 total
$3,000 per year for four years
The final scholarship value uses the five Grade 12 courses applied to admission. Major scholarships require admission. They also require the award application, supporting documents, and the required transcript. The deadline is March 1, 2027.
2027–2028 prices remain pending
The university has not published its 2027–2028 tuition, residence, or meal-plan schedules. Avoid applying a guessed increase. Rebuild the budget after StFX releases the next approved fee tables.
Canadian undergraduate tuition and listed total
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For non-Nursing programs in 2026–2027, tuition is $10,135 for Nova Scotia students and $10,340 for other Canadians. StFX lists $12,218.10 as the Canadian non-Nova Scotia total under its published fee assumptions.
Applies to: Other Canadian, Ontario high school
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and general fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Nova Scotia tuition bursary
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The 2026–2027 full-time schedule lists a $1,283 Nova Scotia Tuition Bursary against the $10,135 non-Nursing tuition rate for eligible Nova Scotia students.
Applies to: Other Canadian
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and general fees · Verified August 16, 2026
International undergraduate fees and listed total
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For non-Nursing programs in 2026–2027, international students pay $10,340 tuition plus an $11,760 international student fee. StFX lists a $24,958.10 total. This total includes its published mandatory fee and health assumptions.
Applies to: International
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and general fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Nursing tuition and totals
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
For 2026–2027, Nursing tuition is $10,525 for Nova Scotia students and $10,735 for other Canadian and international students. International Nursing adds a $12,212 international student fee. Listed totals are $12,643 for Canadians outside Nova Scotia and $25,835.10 international.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and general fees · Verified August 16, 2026
National Entrance Scholarship ladder
Current entrance awards · Published for this period
The automatic ladder is $5,000 total at 85%–89.9%, $7,000 at 90%–95.9%, and $12,000 at 96% or higher, each paid over four years. The final award uses the five Grade 12 admission courses.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: National Entrance and major scholarships · Verified August 16, 2026
Major scholarship deadline
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
March 1, 2027 is the deadline to apply for admission. This is for major-scholarship eligibility. It is also the deadline to submit the scholarship application. You must also submit supporting documents and the required first-semester transcript.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate key dates and deadlines through September 2027 · Verified August 16, 2026
Entrance bursaries are need-based and limited
2026–2027, latest available · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The latest published entrance-bursary program is for September 2026 direct-from-high-school entrants. It requires demonstrated financial need. It states that funding is limited rather than guaranteed.
The Fall 2027 entrance-bursary list and deadline are not yet published.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 entrance bursaries and application requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
2027–2028 tuition and fees
2027 pending · 2027–2028
StFX has not published the 2027–2028 undergraduate or Nursing tuition and fee schedule.
Use only the explicitly labelled 2026–2027 figures until the next Board-approved schedule appears.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: 2026–2027 undergraduate tuition and general fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Official StFX cost and award sources
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on your program, student status, and year. Check domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Budget for residence or rent, food, books, and transit. Also budget for health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Student Life and Support
Fit Signals
| Community | Small university profile: compare the class feel and access to professors. Also compare student clubs and how easy it is to build community. |
|---|---|
| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
| Clubs and Leadership | Look for discipline clubs, cultural groups, entrepreneurship programs, varsity/intramural sports, and volunteering. |
| First-Year Transition | Ask how orientation, peer mentorship, residence programming, and advising help students settle in. |
Co-op, Research, and Career Outcomes
Co-op and experiential learning
Build work experience through co-op, service, research, and exchange
StFX's undergraduate co-op is a later-entry pathway. It has a seminar and three work terms. It sits alongside distinct Service Learning, undergraduate research, international exchange, and Coady Institute opportunities.
When students enter
Second- or third-year students apply. The current 2026–2027 application deadline was April 9, 2026. A Fall 2027 co-op deadline is not yet published.
Work experience
The undergraduate program has one professional-development seminar. It also has three work terms. These give 12 months of full-time experience.
Eligible degrees
Options span BBA majors; selected BA and BSc disciplines; Human Nutrition; BASc Health; and BASc Climate & Environment.
Current fee model
Each of COOP 140, 410, 420, and 430 carries an $825 co-op fee. That is $3,300 total, paid as courses are registered. Work terms also carry two credits of tuition.
Beyond co-op
StFX also has course-based and immersion Service Learning. It has undergraduate research internships, international exchange, and Coady youth programs.
Do not treat co-op as direct entry
Students normally apply in second or third year. The live page still names the April 9, 2026 deadline for the 2026–2027 application, so a 2027 deadline remains pending. The current fee model is $825 for each of four co-op courses, $3,300 total, plus two-credit tuition on each work term.
Undergraduate co-op structure
Current co-op structure · Published for this period
StFX undergraduate co-op has one professional-development seminar. It has three work terms. It gives 12 months of full-time work experience. It also has monitoring, employer evaluation, and academic credit.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate co-op programs, work terms, and fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op eligibility by program
Current co-op structure · Published for this period
Second- or third-year students may apply from all BBA majors; selected BA and BSc disciplines; BSc Human Nutrition; BASc Health; and BASc Climate & Environment.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate co-op programs, work terms, and fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Co-op fees and work-term tuition
Current co-op fee model · Published for this period
COOP 140, 410, 420, and 430 each carry an $825 co-op fee, totaling $3,300, charged as each course is registered. Each work term also carries tuition equal to two credits.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate co-op programs, work terms, and fees · Verified August 16, 2026
2027 co-op application deadline
2027 pending · 2027–2028 co-op
StFX has not published a 2027 undergraduate co-op application deadline. The live page still labels the 2026–2027 application and its April 9, 2026 deadline.
Do not move the April 9 date forward by one year.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate co-op programs, work terms, and fees · Verified August 16, 2026
Course-based and immersion Service Learning
Current experiential model · Published for this period
Service Learning uses communities as different learning settings. It does this through local course-based placements. It also does this through intensive reflective immersion experiences during reading week, after winter term, and in summer.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Service Learning history and delivery models · Verified August 16, 2026
Undergraduate summer research internships
Current research program · Published for this period
StFX says normally at least eight undergraduate Summer Research Internships are awarded each year. They are in natural sciences and engineering. This is subject to completion of first-year requirements and other eligibility rules.
Applies to: All applicants
St. Francis Xavier University: Undergraduate research internships and eligibility · Verified August 16, 2026
International exchange
Current exchange model · Published for this period
StFX students can study at overseas partner universities. This is part of an undergraduate degree. The Antigonish campus hosts students from partner institutions.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: International exchange and study-abroad overview · Verified August 16, 2026
Coady youth opportunities
Current Coady portfolio · Published for this period
Coady Institute publishes for-credit and extracurricular opportunities. These are for StFX students and youth. They are grounded in citizen-led development. They include the Pathy Foundation Fellowship and international internship programming.
Applies to: All applicants, International
St. Francis Xavier University: Coady Institute youth programs and Pathy Fellowship · Verified August 16, 2026
Official StFX experiential-learning sources
Career Planning
| Experiential Learning | Check if your target program offers co-op or internships. Check for clinical placements, practicums, studios, field schools, or research terms. |
|---|---|
| Career Services | Compare job boards, employer partnerships, resume support, interview preparation, and alumni mentoring. |
| Research Access | For graduate-school or professional-school pathways, look for undergraduate research assistant roles and lab access. |
| Outcome Questions | Ask where graduates work or study next, and whether outcomes differ by program, co-op stream, or campus. |
St. Francis Xavier University applicants must match the five-course Ontario pattern. It applies to Arts, Business, Science, Nursing, Engineering, or an interdisciplinary degree. Use the confirmed Fall 2027 timeline. Keep 2026–2027 prices labelled as the latest available. Treat co-op as a later-entry pathway. This guide also documents the residence guarantee and entrance-scholarship ladder. It covers Applied Forensic Psychology, Aquatic Resources, Public Policy and Governance, and Service Learning. It also covers research, exchange, and Coady opportunities.
StFX Admissions, Tuition, Residence & Co-op FAQs
Direct answers to StFX's 70% overall and 65% required-course floors, Ontario prerequisites, confirmed Fall 2027 deadlines, Nursing selection, 2026–27 domestic and international tuition, entrance scholarships, residence guarantee and rates, English tests, distinctive programs, and co-op.
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison. But official university pages remain the source of truth. They are the source for program requirements, tuition, residence, and scholarships. They are also the source for deadlines and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology
Related Canadian universities
Compare 3 other Nova Scotia records, then continue through the national directory.